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Amedisys hospice We provide high-quality hospice care in Lawrence, wherever you call home. Tell us your goals and wishes. We’re listening.

Hospice care gives people facing a terminal illness comfort and a better quality of life. Your personalized care plan may include nursing care, pain and symptom management, hospice aides, emotional and spiritual support, and more. We’re here for you 24/7, with a strong commitment to quality and patient satisfaction. We’re also here for your loved ones, offering social work services, respite care and bereavement counseling. Hospice costs are usually 100% covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance for eligible patients. Call us today to find out how Beacon Hospice Care in Lawrence can help.

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the heart of our Amedisys Hospice volunteers. Whether sitting at the bedsid...
12/05/2025

On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the heart of our Amedisys Hospice volunteers. Whether sitting at the bedside, listening to stories or bonding over shared hobbies, your time and presence bring peace to patients and families.

Discover what it’s like to serve in this meaningful role: https://hubs.li/Q03Wlp710

To learn more about volunteer opportunities in your area and how to apply, email amedisysvolprogram@amedisys.com.

12/04/2025

At Amedisys, we prioritize quality care and employee well-being. Apply now at careers.amedisys.com.

At Amedisys, we're proud to deliver high-quality care in the home with personalized, thoughtful support. As one recent 5...
12/04/2025

At Amedisys, we're proud to deliver high-quality care in the home with personalized, thoughtful support. As one recent 5-star reviewer explained, the care they received "helped in a quicker recovery." See why Amedisys is the home health and hospice provider of choice here: https://hubs.li/Q03WkMg_0

Medicare's open enrollment period for 2026 began on October 15 and ends soon on December 7. During this time, you can ma...
12/03/2025

Medicare's open enrollment period for 2026 began on October 15 and ends soon on December 7. During this time, you can make changes to your coverage that will be effective on January 1 of next year. Your Medicare benefits can be used for Amedisys home health and hospice services, depending on eligibility. Learn more about open enrollment here: https://hubs.li/Q03WrV9k0

Today is Giving Tuesday! Your donation to the Amedisys Foundation can be the lifeline someone needs during a medical eme...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Your donation to the Amedisys Foundation can be the lifeline someone needs during a medical emergency, natural disaster or personal hardship. Every donation helps caregivers and patients overcome unexpected challenges, and your support brings hope when it’s needed most. Make your gift now with a 1-time donation or via payroll deduction: https://hubs.li/Q03W9jpb0

At Amedisys, we believe strongly in the profound impact of hospice care, recognizing it as a gift that provides comfort,...
12/01/2025

At Amedisys, we believe strongly in the profound impact of hospice care, recognizing it as a gift that provides comfort, dignity, support and quality time for the patient and their family during the end of life. Hospice care is a unique, holistic benefit that can help people have a dignified death at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Learn all about hospice in our e-book, "The Complete Guide to Understanding Hospice Care," including what hospice is, who pays for hospice care, who can benefit from hospice, our hospice philosophy and how hospice supports family members. https://hubs.li/Q03W9jkf0

As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 2, we invite you to join us in supporting the Amedisys Foundation. Your generos...
11/28/2025

As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 2, we invite you to join us in supporting the Amedisys Foundation. Your generosity provides emergency financial assistance to Amedisys caregivers and patients when life takes an unexpected turn, from medical emergencies to natural disasters. Visit the Foundation page to read real stories of the care made possible by giving and donate today: https://hubs.li/Q03VjG-b0

Holiday traditions, your family around the table, your favorite side dish. We see it all by your side, in the comfort of...
11/27/2025

Holiday traditions, your family around the table, your favorite side dish. We see it all by your side, in the comfort of home. Happy Thanksgiving from us at Amedisys 🍁💚

Starting hospice care earlier can give patients and families more time for symptom management, emotional support and imp...
11/26/2025

Starting hospice care earlier can give patients and families more time for symptom management, emotional support and improved quality of life. While most patients only experience its benefits for days or weeks, hospice is available when a physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less. Timing makes a meaningful difference.

Read more about hospice timing, eligibility and benefits: https://hubs.li/Q03VKsqN0

November is COPD Awareness Month, and this week we celebrate Home Health Care Week—two important opportunities to recogn...
11/26/2025

November is COPD Awareness Month, and this week we celebrate Home Health Care Week—two important opportunities to recognize the impact of specialized care at home.

Our Home Health Empowerment program for COPD focuses on education, symptom management and support to help patients remain safe and independent while reducing hospitalizations.

Learn more about this program: https://hubs.li/Q03VK6b00

When a caregiver in the early stages of her IVF pregnancy learned that an expensive, critical medication was suddenly no...
11/25/2025

When a caregiver in the early stages of her IVF pregnancy learned that an expensive, critical medication was suddenly no longer covered by insurance, she turned to Mary Sarrazin, Sr. Benefits Specialist, for help. Mary sprang into action, escalating the issue and advocating until the medication was approved.

Her colleague shared: “Mary’s actions truly demonstrated all of the Amedisys SPIRIT values, especially her passion, integrity and respect. I am thankful to work for a company that has an HR department dedicated to helping their employees.”

Mary exemplifies the dedication and empathy that define our caregivers. Thank you, Mary, for supporting and advocating for a colleague in need.

Behind every steady step forward is a caregiver who believes in what’s possible. This week, we thank our interdisciplina...
11/24/2025

Behind every steady step forward is a caregiver who believes in what’s possible. This week, we thank our interdisciplinary home health caregivers — nurses, therapists, aides and more — who help patients recover, rebuild and thrive wherever they call home.

🏙️ Lawrence & Merrimack Valley — Your Heart Can Make a Difference! 🏙️Compassionate Care Hospice in Lawrence, MA is invit...
10/29/2025

🏙️ Lawrence & Merrimack Valley — Your Heart Can Make a Difference! 🏙️
Compassionate Care Hospice in Lawrence, MA is inviting caring community members from Lawrence and nearby towns to join our mission of bringing comfort, dignity, and connection to patients and their families.

💖 Ways You Can Help Bring Peace and Joy:
🫶 Spend time with patients — your presence brings warmth and companionship
🎖️ Provide Veteran-to-Veteran support through shared experiences
📞 Make weekly “tuck-in” calls to offer reassurance and kindness
💌 Send thoughtful notes to brighten someone’s day
🌼 Offer respite to caregivers who need a moment to rest

Whether you’re in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, or anywhere nearby — if you have a few hours or a compassionate spirit, we’d love to welcome you to our volunteer family.

📍 Serving Lawrence and surrounding Merrimack Valley communities

📞 Contact: Janice Choi, Regional Volunteer Coordinator
📧 Janice.Choi@amedisys.com
📱 978-837-3333
📎 Flyer attached — Apply today and help us bring comfort and connection to those who need it most!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week To our rockstar volunteers:You show up with hearts full of kindness, hands ready to...
04/10/2025

National Volunteer Appreciation Week
To our rockstar volunteers:
You show up with hearts full of kindness, hands ready to help, and smiles that could light up a room
Whether you’re strumming a guitar, walking a furry friend, holding a hand, or just being a calm and caring presence— you make a significant difference in the lives of our patients every day.
THANK YOU!
We see you. We appreciate you. We think you're the absolute best!

🌟 Raise Your Hand to Make a Difference! 🌟Amedisys Hospice in Lawrence, MA is looking for compassionate volunteers to hel...
02/23/2023

🌟 Raise Your Hand to Make a Difference! 🌟
Amedisys Hospice in Lawrence, MA is looking for compassionate volunteers to help bring comfort, dignity, and joy to patients facing life-limiting illness.
💜 Ways You Can Help:
✨ Offer companionship & social visits
🎖️ Veteran-to-Veteran visits
📞 Make weekly “tuck-in” calls
🎁 Create & deliver thoughtful gifts
🕊️ Provide respite for caregivers
Whether you have a few hours a week or just a big heart, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 Contact Helena Nogueira, Regional Volunteer Coordinator
📧 Janice.Choi@amedisys.com
📱978-837-3333
🔗 Apply here

05/17/2021

We have a hospice patient who recently came on our service. When she was asked what she would like for her final days, her wish was to live to be 100! She is close to getting her wish granted. Nothing would be better than to give her 100 birthday wishes! If you would like to help us make her wish come true , please send a birthday card to "Ms. Celia, c/o Beacon Hospice, ATTN: Karen Powell ,290 Merrimack St suite 242, Lawrence MA 01843. Thank you dear friends!

Beacon Hospice celebrates Nurses appreciation week. We would like you to meet Marcey, one of our Nurses here at our car...
05/10/2021

Beacon Hospice celebrates Nurses appreciation week. We would like you to meet Marcey, one of our Nurses here at our care center. thank you Marcey for always being so caring and compassionate to all of your patients, families and team!
WHY HOSPICE? - I know this may sound cliche, but I truly feel, with all my heart and soul, that being a hospice nurse is what I have been called to do. I feel it's important, in life, to care for each other. Life is often difficult, even under the best of circumstances. So I feel we need to do what we can, what is within our power, to support each other, to make a difference in the lives of others. I had done other things before becoming a nurse, but never felt I was making a difference. There was no "connection" until I started caring for the elderly, the sick, and the dying. I've been caring for this population since I was 22yo...40 years! I've seen, and learned, soooo much about the needs of this most vulnerable population, and I have learned that I make a difference in their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, by the care, compassion and commitment I show to every person I care for. I am an avid patient advocate and believe everyone deserves to be appropriately cared for, protected, respected, and loved, without judgement or prejudice.
The word "death", for so many, is a very dark, very negative, ominous word that leaves loved ones feeling that THEIR life also "ends", after the patient passes. I believe, as hospice caregivers, we have the ability to change that feeling for those loved ones, by the way we care for our patients and their families.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE? - Not working. I don't like not being connected, not being aware of what's going on with my patients when I'm "off". I don't like loose ends, or unfinished work. Blanks. Any one who knows me, knows that if there's a blank...I HAVE TO fill it in!!

BIGGEST JOY? - When a family and/or patient tells me they have felt supported, that we have made a difference in their living, AND in their dying, because of the care, education, and support that myself, and our team, provided.

AFTER WORK WHAT MATTERS TO YOU? - Spending time with my family. My cat, Naughty. My home. I love to travel, but my favorite vacations are family vacations. Oh...and a leisurely, early morning, cup of coffee on the weekends.

04/21/2021

Today we thank our administrative staff for all their hard work. Every day we are grateful for you!

Meet our new hospice liaison, Alison. Alison comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Welcome Alison!Tel...
04/06/2021

Meet our new hospice liaison, Alison. Alison comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. Welcome Alison!
Tell us a little bit about yourself....
1. I was grew up on my horse farm my parents built in Bradford, MA. I rode horses for fun but also competed at all the Morgan horse shows and the grand nationals in Oklahoma city. I am the youngest of 3 girls. I am married and have 3 children, one of which is my stepson.
I loved the ocean and grew up on my dads boats and in the winter we would go away snowmobiling and skiing. I have been in healthcare for 24 years, starting out as a certified nursing assistant. I previously worked as an admissions director for the past 20 years. This past year I put my scrubs back on and worked on the units as a CNA, taking care of the Covid patients and tried to be there at end of life with them, holding their hands telling them how much their families love them. What is your “WHY” Hospice?
I came to hospice as I wanted a change but also wanted to stay in healthcare. I always helped out with social services in my position, so I stayed connected with patients and families. I have recently had the opportunity to meet with patients and families in my previous role and were able to talk with them about hospice and the benefits it offers. I then had the opportunity to become a part of the team at Beacon and here I am 😊.
What is your biggest challenge and your biggest joy in your new role?
My biggest challenge right now is the unknown. I am a hands-on kinda gal so I can not wait until I can get out in the field and ride along with my peers to understand the daily routine and opportunities for outreach and connections. I hope my biggest joy will be helping patients and their families to focus on the quality of their life and to be comfortable.
What do you do when you are not at work? What matters to you?
4. Family matters the most to me. When I am not working I am tending to my children, rooting them on in all their sporting events. Being around my friends and making sure we are always having fun! We love the beach, pool, being on the boat, and skiing in the winter.

New hospice volunteer training is starting soon! Beacon hospice is looking for administrative and direct patient volunt...
03/31/2021

New hospice volunteer training is starting soon! Beacon hospice is looking for administrative and direct patient volunteers. We follow all CDC guidlines. Call 978-837-3333 to learn more.

03/30/2021

As we continue recognizing our amazing Social Workers, we would like to spotlight Del. Del has been with Beacon Hospice for ten years and is a valuable member of our team and has support and cared for many patients and families. She truly is the heart of Hospice
Why Hospice?
During the early years of the AIDS pandemic, I lost many friends, some of whom died at the Hospice of Mission Hill in Boston. The love, care, and support they were shown was unlike anything I had seen in my social work career at that point. I saw then that hospice recognizes and embraces the "whole" patient, including family and friends, and addresses the emotional and spiritual needs as well as physical.
Biggest Challenge:
That's easy - COVID-19!
Biggest joy?
Knowing that I made a difference at the end of someone's life.
What matters to me:
My family, friends and dogs, amateur photography, road trips, and time by the ocean.

March is Social Worker appreciation month. Our social workers are masters at identifying what matters most to our patie...
03/25/2021

March is Social Worker appreciation month. Our social workers are masters at identifying what matters most to our patients at end-of -life. They are knowledgeable about how to navigate the resources in our community to support our patients and families. They truly are the heart of hospice. Please meet Jackie who has been a part of our team for three years. Jackie's special focus is on supporting our families after their loved one has passed...
"My WHY for Hospice is that death is a universal human experience we don't often talk about as a society. There can be a lot of fear and myth around death and grief which prevent us from making our own decisions about our deaths or grief journeys. I want to help alleviate and combat these fears and myths to help people both live and die more authentically. I consider it an incredible privilege to support families and their loved ones at the end of life.
My biggest challenge is not being able to ease human suffering with a magic wand. My biggest joy is bearing witness to incredible human perseverance and love.
When I am not working I love hiking and spending time with family and friends! What matters to me is I have a beautiful baby niece whom I'm a new godmother to and that means the world to me. Spending time with my cats is probably one of my biggest forms of emotional and spiritual self-care. Kindness matters a great deal to me.

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